ITALIAN LA BEFANA DOLL

Here she is, finally finished her even though a tad past Epiphany Eve. I just had to dress her in wool. She's wearing a beautiful Herringbone Wool lace-up bodice and panel skirt. Much work went into the making of La Befana.

La Befana Art Doll by Bethann Scott ©2018  The Stitch Fiddler

 I wanted her to wear a pair of slightly weathered boots, after all she's been tracking in the snow for hours delivering all those toys to the children of Italy.

La Befana Doll Boots by Bethann Scott "The Stitch Fiddler" ©2018

Cloth Art Doll La Befana by Bethann Scott ©2018 The Stitch Fiddler

And....La Befana always carries a broom to sweep those floors when finished....so

I made her a broom! These are the little finishing touches that I enjoy making.

SEWING DOLL CLOTHES FOR LA BEFANA DOLL ~The Stitch Fiddler ~ Bethann Scott

 La Befana will be the first doll for the New Year 2018. Unfortunately, she won't be ready in time for Epiphany Eve. She's going to be a tad late this year since Epiphany is January 5th.

  My plans are to have the bodice lace up the front which means adjusting the pattern. 

Using the drape method to make a front bodice block.

Bodice WIP by Bethann Scott "The Stitch Fiddler" ©2018

  First mock-up using the front and back bodice pattern.

Bodice WIP by Bethann Scott "The Stitch Fiddler" ©2018

I hope 2018 brings many exciting moments for all my Blogger friends. 

HAPPY NEW YEAR 2018!